3-Physical Science-Physical Properties of Water

Grade

3

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Big Idea

Physical properties of matter
Matter has many properties that you can hear, see and feel.

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Guiding Questions

What are physical properties of matter?
What is matter?
What are solids, liquids and gases?

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Key Terms

physical property
weight
mass
matter
gas
liquid
solid
size
color
shininess
dull

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Materials/ Resources Students

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Materials/ Resources Teachers

containers for various liquids and solids
ice
balloons
various objects (coins, cotton balls, keys, marbles, etc.) for showing physical properties

scales-spring and balance
Books to read to students"What is Matter? by Lisa Trumbauer" and "The World of Matter" by Ron Cole

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Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml This site allows students to "test" liquids and solids.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/index.html Examine solids, liquids and gases up close.


http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/matter.htm#1

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Content/ Skills

The physical properties of matter are:
1. color
2. hardness
3. odor (smell)
4. texture (touch or feel)
5. shape
6. size

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Assessments

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Student Outcomes

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Field Trip Suggestions